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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung WB750, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB750 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was revealed 15 months before the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX5 matches up against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung WB750

 NX5 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Samsung NX5

 WB750 NX5 
RevealedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 15 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB750

 NX5 WB750 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX5 and the WB750.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WB750 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and WB750.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (193 grams)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
24
includes face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB750
 Samsung NX5Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX5 Samsung WB750
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $339